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Two US Big Tech antitrust bills backed by publisher trade group
A group representing publishers such as News Corp and National Public Radio wrote to leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee to back two bills targeting Big Tech, including one that would open up smartphone...
Social Networks
Australian regulator ‘concerned’ about Facebook’s approach to media law
The Australian regulator behind a law forcing large internet platforms to negotiate licencing deals with media outlets has said he was "concerned" about Facebook's cooperation, seven months after the rule took effect.
Under the News...
Media & Content Platforms
US hearing on tech dominance of news outlets will include Microsoft
A House Judiciary panel focused on antitrust will hear from three witnesses who represent a range of news organizations with concerns about how big tech platforms like Facebook and Google increasingly dominate their sector.
The...
Media & Content Platforms
Australia says no further Facebook, Google amendments
Australia will not alter legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay news outlets for content, a senior lawmaker said, as the Aussie government neared a final vote on whether to pass the bill...
Media & Content Platforms
News Corp signs news partnership deal with Google
News Corp struck a global news deal with Google, the Rupert Murdoch-controlled media company has said, in one of the most extensive deals of its kind with big tech.
The companies will develop a subscription...
Media & Content Platforms
Australia says content laws already working after Nine-Google deal reports
The Australian government said the promised laws forcing tech giants to pay media outlets for content had already succeeded after reports that publisher and broadcaster Nine Entertainment agreed on a landmark licensing deal with...
Media & Content Platforms
Australia to make Facebook and Google pay news outlets for content
Australia finalised plans on Tuesday to create Facebook and Google cover its media outlets for information content, a world-first movement aimed at protecting separate journalism that has been strongly opposed by the internet giants.
Under...